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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,145.26, 15,379.92 and 6,671.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,145.26, 15,379.92 and 6,671.48 is: 9,206.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,145.26 : 15,379.92 = 6,671.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,145.26/15,379.92 = 6,671.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,145.26x = 15,379.92 × 6,671.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,145.26x = 102,606,828.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,606,828.68/11,145.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,206.32

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